Nhs scans in scotland - insisting on tests??

Bless you, I know its so exhausting. It's like a full time job in itself anxiety is. The only problem is you don't get paid and anxiety is a bad boss and doesn't give you time off lol
I take tablets but like you I had to stop taking them for fertility treatment. Luckily with me my pregnancy hormones kick in and sort of naturally give me a lift, really weird. If she's a good midwife she will understand and want to help x
 
I'm in Scotland. They don't check cervical length unless they have a reason to. They are also reluctant to do things to appease anxiety as anxious mothers often find something else to worry about. I was referred to a specialist midwife at the hospital (I'm in west central Scotland) who referred me for hypnobirthing classes and gave me loads of resources. It is incredibly selfish to exaggerate symptoms, don't do that. It causes women who have real issues to wait longer for treatment.

This isn't a whimsical thing. I worry because I do check one of the risk factors. All that will happen as with my son is that any pressure I feel below I will end up at triage. That will be more costly and time consuming than a scan that lasts a couple of minutes. I can't block out my anxieties. When they kick in I can convince myself very quickly that my baby is dying or my pregnancy is ending. However absurd that may seem to others it is very real for me in those moments. I wouldn't want to exaggerate my symptoms but I feel my gut instinct, however irrational at times is what I will be going on for the sake of my baby, if that means doing that. When I was pregnant with my youngest son, my anxiety again picked up after 28 weeks and centred around movements and the day assessment local to me was very accommodating to my needs. They were aware I had anxiety. My health, including my mental health is just as important as my unborn child's. I feel that should be accommodated to an extent as part of my care. Xx
I get it, I had anxiety when I was pregnant too, to the point that my resting heart rate was frequently in the high 130s. I had anxiety about losing the baby as I had two miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy - I did get weekly ctg scans due to reduced movements. What I'm saying is that worry isn't rational. In my experience, when one fear is allayed, the anxiety doesn't go. It just transfers to something else. Even though I was being checked for reduced movements, I then started worrying about strep b (for no particular reason)

The point I'm trying to make is they need to find the reason for the anxiety and treat that, rather than treating the anxiety symptoms. For me, the cause of my anxiety was because I had already lost three babies.

And FYI, it's against the rules of the forum to speak about abortion so id maybe edit your post or the thread might be closed.

I haven't asked about abortion I've just stated that's what puts me at risk.

There's no 'cause' for my anxiety. I've had anxiety since I was 15 (now 30). It's simply who I am. If they looked back on my notes from my youngest they would see the frequent visits to triage for increased pressure down below. I carry larger babies too. Both my sons weighed 10lbs. All that combined with my history I'm hoping makes it a case for the cervical length checks. I just want a break from the worry. It's awful xx
 
Bless you, I know its so exhausting. It's like a full time job in itself anxiety is. The only problem is you don't get paid and anxiety is a bad boss and doesn't give you time off lol
I take tablets but like you I had to stop taking them for fertility treatment. Luckily with me my pregnancy hormones kick in and sort of naturally give me a lift, really weird. If she's a good midwife she will understand and want to help x

That description is anxiety to a T. You simply couldn't understand it without experiencing it xx
 
I'm in Scotland. They don't check cervical length unless they have a reason to. They are also reluctant to do things to appease anxiety as anxious mothers often find something else to worry about. I was referred to a specialist midwife at the hospital (I'm in west central Scotland) who referred me for hypnobirthing classes and gave me loads of resources. It is incredibly selfish to exaggerate symptoms, don't do that. It causes women who have real issues to wait longer for treatment.

This isn't a whimsical thing. I worry because I do check one of the risk factors. All that will happen as with my son is that any pressure I feel below I will end up at triage. That will be more costly and time consuming than a scan that lasts a couple of minutes. I can't block out my anxieties. When they kick in I can convince myself very quickly that my baby is dying or my pregnancy is ending. However absurd that may seem to others it is very real for me in those moments. I wouldn't want to exaggerate my symptoms but I feel my gut instinct, however irrational at times is what I will be going on for the sake of my baby, if that means doing that. When I was pregnant with my youngest son, my anxiety again picked up after 28 weeks and centred around movements and the day assessment local to me was very accommodating to my needs. They were aware I had anxiety. My health, including my mental health is just as important as my unborn child's. I feel that should be accommodated to an extent as part of my care. Xx
I get it, I had anxiety when I was pregnant too, to the point that my resting heart rate was frequently in the high 130s. I had anxiety about losing the baby as I had two miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy - I did get weekly ctg scans due to reduced movements. What I'm saying is that worry isn't rational. In my experience, when one fear is allayed, the anxiety doesn't go. It just transfers to something else. Even though I was being checked for reduced movements, I then started worrying about strep b (for no particular reason)

The point I'm trying to make is they need to find the reason for the anxiety and treat that, rather than treating the anxiety symptoms. For me, the cause of my anxiety was because I had already lost three babies.

And FYI, it's against the rules of the forum to speak about abortion so id maybe edit your post or the thread might be closed.

I haven't asked about abortion I've just stated that's what puts me at risk.

There's no 'cause' for my anxiety. I've had anxiety since I was 15 (now 30). It's simply who I am. If they looked back on my notes from my youngest they would see the frequent visits to triage for increased pressure down below. I carry larger babies too. Both my sons weighed 10lbs. All that combined with my history I'm hoping makes it a case for the cervical length checks. I just want a break from the worry. It's awful xx

It doesn't matter if you ask about it or not, it's a blanket ban on mentioning it. I had a thread closed because I complained that a friend compared my miscarriage to her abortion. Just don't want your thread to be closed.
 
I'm in Scotland. They don't check cervical length unless they have a reason to. They are also reluctant to do things to appease anxiety as anxious mothers often find something else to worry about. I was referred to a specialist midwife at the hospital (I'm in west central Scotland) who referred me for hypnobirthing classes and gave me loads of resources. It is incredibly selfish to exaggerate symptoms, don't do that. It causes women who have real issues to wait longer for treatment.

This isn't a whimsical thing. I worry because I do check one of the risk factors. All that will happen as with my son is that any pressure I feel below I will end up at triage. That will be more costly and time consuming than a scan that lasts a couple of minutes. I can't block out my anxieties. When they kick in I can convince myself very quickly that my baby is dying or my pregnancy is ending. However absurd that may seem to others it is very real for me in those moments. I wouldn't want to exaggerate my symptoms but I feel my gut instinct, however irrational at times is what I will be going on for the sake of my baby, if that means doing that. When I was pregnant with my youngest son, my anxiety again picked up after 28 weeks and centred around movements and the day assessment local to me was very accommodating to my needs. They were aware I had anxiety. My health, including my mental health is just as important as my unborn child's. I feel that should be accommodated to an extent as part of my care. Xx
I get it, I had anxiety when I was pregnant too, to the point that my resting heart rate was frequently in the high 130s. I had anxiety about losing the baby as I had two miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy - I did get weekly ctg scans due to reduced movements. What I'm saying is that worry isn't rational. In my experience, when one fear is allayed, the anxiety doesn't go. It just transfers to something else. Even though I was being checked for reduced movements, I then started worrying about strep b (for no particular reason)

The point I'm trying to make is they need to find the reason for the anxiety and treat that, rather than treating the anxiety symptoms. For me, the cause of my anxiety was because I had already lost three babies.

And FYI, it's against the rules of the forum to speak about abortion so id maybe edit your post or the thread might be closed.

I haven't asked about abortion I've just stated that's what puts me at risk.

There's no 'cause' for my anxiety. I've had anxiety since I was 15 (now 30). It's simply who I am. If they looked back on my notes from my youngest they would see the frequent visits to triage for increased pressure down below. I carry larger babies too. Both my sons weighed 10lbs. All that combined with my history I'm hoping makes it a case for the cervical length checks. I just want a break from the worry. It's awful xx

It doesn't matter if you ask about it or not, it's a blanket ban on mentioning it. I had a thread closed because I complained that a friend compared my miscarriage to her abortion. Just don't want your thread to be closed.

I mentioned it as its my risk factor. It's not been mentioned since by anyone other than yourself.

I just wanted some advice on cervical length scanning that was all
 
The problem with scanning cervix and why a lot of Drs don't do it is because the cervix can change so quickly! And if you had a good scan and relied on that you may ignore other symptoms!
 
Ive dealtwith anxiety as well. I would encourage you to find someone to work on therapy with you . They dont measure cervical length here until at least 16 weeks because before then it wont tell you as accurately whats going on .

Getting a check may temporarily make you feel better but it doesnt help you learn new thinking habit or deal with the anxiety. I use to have to check my doors and windows and stove at night. Checking once started being fine until it wasnt and then i was checking multiple times. Going to therapy and getting medication allowed to learn todeal with the anxiety and retrain my self ro handle the negative thoughts and dismiss them. Getting a scan for you is likley like checking the stove for me. Checking might make you feel better for now but it doesnt solve the issue and eventually the worry comes back
 
Ive dealtwith anxiety as well. I would encourage you to find someone to work on therapy with you . They dont measure cervical length here until at least 16 weeks because before then it wont tell you as accurately whats going on .

Getting a check may temporarily make you feel better but it doesnt help you learn new thinking habit or deal with the anxiety. I use to have to check my doors and windows and stove at night. Checking once started being fine until it wasnt and then i was checking multiple times. Going to therapy and getting medication allowed to learn todeal with the anxiety and retrain my self ro handle the negative thoughts and dismiss them. Getting a scan for you is likley like checking the stove for me. Checking might make you feel better for now but it doesnt solve the issue and eventually the worry comes back

I've tried Cbt, meditation cds, going to classes and different support groups. The only thing that worked for me was the medication but I can't take that while pregnant. I too check my cooker is off doors and windows were locked and that all sockets in my house were off. I've always done that. I just seem to hyper drive in pregnancy I have no control. And talking to me doesn't help. I can become very sensitive to sound when I'm overly anxious and usually scrunch my eyes up and cover my ears when this happens. I just fear nothing else will help but these scans as a quick relief. xx
 
There are pregnancy safe anxiety meds. I know people who are on propanolol for example (I was nearly prescribed them myself but have never been on anti anxiety meds before so didn't want to start when pregnant)
 
There are pregnancy safe anxiety meds. I know people who are on propanolol for example (I was nearly prescribed them myself but have never been on anti anxiety meds before so didn't want to start when pregnant)

I know my gp is waiting til the first trimester is over because it's safer and we both feel better waiting. I was on a high dose of propanalol and was taken off it when I found out I was pregnant. I get regular ecgs though. Maybe that's why xx
 
There are pregnancy safe anxiety meds. I know people who are on propanolol for example (I was nearly prescribed them myself but have never been on anti anxiety meds before so didn't want to start when pregnant)

I know my gp is waiting til the first trimester is over because it's safer and we both feel better waiting. I was on a high dose of propanalol and was taken off it when I found out I was pregnant. I get regular ecgs though. Maybe that's why xx

Maybe, I got ecgs all through my pregnancy too (as my heart rate was so high due to anxiety - it was never below 100bpm lol) my dad was on propnolol a while ago and was taken off it as his heart rate was going down to 40 bpm.
 
There are pregnancy safe anxiety meds. I know people who are on propanolol for example (I was nearly prescribed them myself but have never been on anti anxiety meds before so didn't want to start when pregnant)

I know my gp is waiting til the first trimester is over because it's safer and we both feel better waiting. I was on a high dose of propanalol and was taken off it when I found out I was pregnant. I get regular ecgs though. Maybe that's why xx

Maybe, I got ecgs all through my pregnancy too (as my heart rate was so high due to anxiety - it was never below 100bpm lol) my dad was on propnolol a while ago and was taken off it as his heart rate was going down to 40 bpm.

I have a high heart rate and very low bp. I tend to get terrible palpitations in pregnancy and this time round I have sustained periods where my heartbeat is irregular I think that maybe why. I'm almost 12 weeks so another few and my gp can try something else. I'm the meantime I'll see my midwife about the scans and mention my risk factor ect. Fingers crossed something helps xx
 

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